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Program:
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Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Akwe Go Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-1903 Ext 225
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-619-9519
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Fax:
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807-737-3399
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Address:
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PO Box 1299
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street
Address:
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52 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors
- Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
After School Programs: Mon-Fri 3:30 pm-5:30 pm; some evenings and weekends
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Service Description:
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Provides support, tools and health programming to help build upon child's ability to make healthy choices- Provides overall assessment of needs
- Develops action plan to address identified needs (addresses needs of child and parent/caregiver)
- Provides customized programs based on identified needs
- Provides appropriate referrals to community agencies to assist with identified needs
- Offers support to children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and disabilities who are at-risk of additional challenges
- Provides support at schools to children having teacher conflict or suspension issues
Focuses on the following:- Provision of social supports to address poverty related self-esteem issues and peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviours
- Health and physical development
Program participants are offered the following:- Assistance with homework
- Nutritional snacks
- Food preparation classes
- Talking circles
- Afterschool, evening and weekend activities
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires advance registration and Intake assessment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all with a focus on off reserve, at risk Indigenous children between 7-12 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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7/29/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141085
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